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Although it can sometime seem like a daunting task, at some stage in your life, you will have to pack a piece of delicate glass or glazed picture. At ParcelDirect.ie we understand these items are some of the most precious and risky pieces to send anywhere. They are very fragile and prone to damages.

Carefully packing your glass items when relocating home or sending them with a courier abroad is a very important task. If they are not packed correctly, they will almost certainly arrive at their destination damaged.

But if you follow our advice below, we can help ensure they arrive in one piece

How to Pack Glass Items

Before you begin, it is important to make sure you have the correct packing supplies

First you will need a good double walled box. We always recommend a new box, but if you can’t find one they just make sure you reinforce any recycled boxes.

Then you will need to wrap all your glass in paper. If you don’t have packing paper, newspaper makes a great substitute.

Next, you should cut your bubble wrap into suitable sizes, and wrap your glassware in as much as possible. You should use packing tape to secure the bubble wrap. Remember, use lots.

You can then wrap them in cling wrap, to add another layer of protection and keep the bubble wrap nice and tight around your items

Finally add a generous amount of packing peanuts into the box to help prevent and damage during the shipping process.

How to Pack and Seal Your Box

Place your packed glass into the box, so it fits snuggly, not too tightly packed. Fill your box with plenty of packing peanuts. Make sure to shake you box and push the peanuts around and into any spaces between the items. You can also use newspaper in the same way. Continue this until the box is full and there is no movement in the box when you shake it.

Once this in complete, seal up your box with lots of good packing tape. Ad some fragile tape or stickers if you have them.

Now just attach you shipping labels and relax while the courier calls to collect your parcel.

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As more and more of us send mobile phones to friend, family and buyers every year, understanding how to package and ship them is essential.

As you may also be aware it is impossible to ship a Tablet, Mobile or Laptop with An Post. In fact send any electronic device with a lithium battery is not allowed with An Post.

Luckily for you, there is no problem send these devices with www.ParcelDirect.ie. All you need to do is make sure it’s packed well and labeled with the handy label we provide for you.

Whether you are sending one to its new owner, a family member or back to the shop for repair, here is everything you need to know to get it there safely and securely, without the hassle of walking all the way to the post office.

Step 1: Re-pack your mobile phoneox in the original b. If you donâ€™t have this, wrap the phone in 2cm of bubble wrap and find a similar shaped box. You will need a second, slightly larger box to place your phone into.

Step 2: Layer the bottom of your larger box in 2 inches of bubble wrap or packaging chips to create a bed for your phone box to rest on.

Step 3: Fill in any remaining space around the phone box with packaging chips and ensure it cannot touch the inner walls of the outer box. Give it a shake, it should not be able to move.

Step 4: Secure the box with plenty of packaging tape. Run three layers of tape down the main flaps of the box and then again in a cross pattern.

Here at www.ParcelDirect.ie, we donâ€™t just offer great delivery prices. We also offer handy advice for packaging your items. You can check out those handy hints on our packaging pages and below we have some great tips for those more awkward items.

Not all parcels are going to be a perfect cube, things like bikes, guitars etc, are a bit more tricky to package. Donâ€™t worry, weâ€™ll show you the easiest and best way to pack it! It doesnâ€™t matter if youâ€™re sending something you sold on DoneDeal, or sending a gift to someone, itâ€™s very important you parcel arrives in the same great shape it left.

PREPARATION
When it comes to tricky things like posting bikes or guitars, our guides will give you great tips on how to prepare your items for packing. For example, with bicycles youâ€™ll need to remove the wheels, pedals and handle bar from the frame.

You might have a friend who has recently had a baby, you want want to send some baby equipment. Our posting guides cover all you need to know before posting.

NOT GOT THE BOX?
If you donâ€™t have the original box for the item you want to post, we can help with advice on what you can use to package them, and also which couriers will and wonâ€™t accept unboxed parcels.

Weâ€™ll give you all the tips you need to keep your items as safe as possible from start to delivery.

Whether youâ€™re sending your daughter a new laptop, or some books for his studies, youâ€™ll be able to find all the information you need in our handy packing guides for sending that parcel.

So if you’re sending something unusual, be sure to check out our guides.